Biel/Bienne, Switzerland

A canalized section of the River Schüss in Biel/Bienne, Switzerlandhttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:CH_Biel_Sch%C3%BCss.JPGGoodRJ

Biel/Bienne is one of the officially bilingual towns in Switzerland. It is known as Biel in German and Bienne in French. To keep everybody happy, the town is called Biel/Bienne, officially since 2005.

Old Town quarter of Biel/Biennehttps://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Biel_Altstadt.jpgAndreas Praefcke

The town of Biel/Bienne covers 21.2 sq km (8.19 sq mi) and has a population of 50,000 people (2011 estimate). It is located at an altitude of 434 m (1,424 ft) above sea level.

Biel/Bienne is the second largest town in Bern canton after Bern itself, and the 10th largest in Switzerland. It is located at the foot of the Jura Mountains, on the shore of Bielersee/Lac de Bienne, at the point where the River Schüss enters the lake. Next to Biel/Bienne is its sister city, Nidau.

Biel/Bienne has a charming Old Town with cobblestone streets and fountains. From the town you can see the surrounding hills in the distance.

Visiting Biel/Bienne

Biel/Bienne is just half an hour by car from Bern, Solothurn and Neuchâtel. You can take trains to Biel/Bienne from Basel, Bern, Geneva, Lausanne and Zürich, among others.

Sights & Attractions in Biel/Bienne

Centre PasquartA center where art and photography exhibitions are held regularly.

Museum NeuhausMuseum with exhibits related to the town's history and industries.

RathausThe Gothic-style town hall of Biel/Bienne, located at the intersection of Burggasse and Rathausgasse. It dates back to the 1530s.

RingNot a ring, but the square in the heart of town, surrounded by historical buildings.

In the vicinity of Biel/Bienne

The following small towns can be visited by boat from Biel/Bienne.

ErlachA small town near Biel/Bienne with a castle.

La NeuvevilleThis is a medieval town with lovely cobbled streets.

St PetersinselA small town that you can visit if you have the time, while in Biel/Bienne.

TwannThis is a medieval town that is worth a visit if ever you are in Biel/Bienne.

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